Our lovely Whangarei team is looking for an experienced Line Mechanic to join them and work on the construction and maintenance of electrical lines to customer and Network requirements.
The role
Reporting to the Supervisor, your safety and that of others around you is your number one priority in this role. The work is varied and you'll take part in the key construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical lines to our customer and network requirements. You'll also:
- Assist with work plans and ensure that relevant field paperwork is completed as necessary
- Install and replace electricity network pole structure and overhead conductors
- Pulling up new line builds for subdivisions requested by our clients
What's in it for you?
A role with us will enable you to work within a diverse and collaborative team with a very supportive leadership team. Other benefits include:
- Working on multiple projects with plenty of forward work for the upcoming months
- A tight knit group of team members who support each other's growth
- Competitive remuneration, in-house wellbeing programme and initiatives including group discounted medical insurance
- Plenty of training and development opportunities to further your career
Who we're looking for
You'll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do some occasional weekend work. To be successful in this role, it is essential to have the following:
- NZ or overseas qualification equivalent to Level 4 (required to work on the Vector Network) or relevant trade trainings.
- Current NZ EWRB Practicing licence or the ability to apply for one
- At least two years' solid experience under your belt
- A valid Class 2 driver's licence, Class 4 licence (preferable not essential)
- A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
- Ability to communicate and work under minimum supervision
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across the North Island.
We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
This is a great opportunity to join a company who puts their people at the heart of the organisation and is committed to safety. If this sounds like an opportunity that you'll be interested in, apply now by going to our careers website and search for #Req1221
Unfortunately applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
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